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skeptical

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈskɛptɪkəl/ · UK /ˈskeptɪkəl/

skeptical means: Not sure that something is true or will work.

adjective

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Not sure that something is true or will work.

  • I am skeptical about his story.
  • She remained skeptical despite the evidence.
  • Were they skeptical of the promised results?

How to use it: skeptical of something (She was skeptical of his explanation.); skeptical about something (I am skeptical about the plan.)

Similar words: doubtful, unconvinced

Opposites: convinced

Common phrases: skeptical of something, skeptical about something, remain skeptical, skeptical approach

Questions about skeptical

What does skeptical mean?

Not sure that something is true or will work.

What is skeptical in other languages?

Türkçe: şüpheci · Español: escéptico · Français: sceptique · Deutsch: skeptisch · Italiano: scettico · 日本語: 懐疑的な

How do you pronounce skeptical?

In American English /ˈskɛptɪkəl/; in British English /ˈskeptɪkəl/.

How do you use skeptical in a sentence?

I am skeptical about his story. She remained skeptical despite the evidence.

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